Author: Alade Adisa

Senators from the South-South region of the country have backed President Bola Tinubu’s proposed tax reform bills, which are currently being debated at the national assembly. On Wednesday, the South-South caucus of the Senate held an emergency meeting to bolster support for the Tax Bills which had divided the National Assembly following contentions over the VAT provisions in the proposed tax reform bills. The development comes as the highly contentious bills continue to generate widespread attention nationwide. The senators announced their decision in a communiqué on Thursday after the Wednesday meeting. They hailed the landmark tax reform bills, stating that…

Manchester United’s return to the elite level has been delayed again. After opening the Ruben Amorim era with a draw and two victories, United came crashing back down to earth again at Arsenal on Wednesday. The “storm” Amorim warned fans about in the build-up to the game manifested metaphorically and literally at the Emirates Stadium, as the Gunners ruthlessly exploited his side’s flaws on a rain-soaked pitch. In the end, United could have no complaints over the 2-0 defeat, which saw them drop back into the Premier League’s bottom half.But the performance was by no means a disgrace. Arsenal did…

Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System, a book by Nigerian author and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, has moved to the top spot on Amazon’s bestseller list in global politics. The book’s sudden popularity followed Mr. Farotimi’s arrest earlier this week on the orders of prominent lawyer and businessman, Afe Babalola. The book, published in July 2024, had garnered little attention until Tuesday when armed police apprehended Farotimi in Lagos and transported him to Ado Ekiti, a city where Babalola lives and own a university. The arrest and subsequent court proceedings, where Farotimi was remanded in custody until a December 10 bail…

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has said its invitation to Air Peace is simply to understand its price methodology and respond to consumers’ complaints. FCCPC Director of Surveillance and Investigation, Boladale Adeyinka, said neither the airline nor its chairman, Dr. Allen Onyema, is under investigation. Adeyinka said the Commission invited Air Peace based on complaints from customers for the airline to educate them on its price methodology. He said, “Thank you so much for honouring our invite in person. We have gained more insight into your operations. Just again to reiterate that it is not an investigation,…

The Labour Party (LP) has described as unfortunate the defection of some of its lawmakers in the House of Representatives to the ruling All Progressives Congress. National Publicity Secretary of the LP, Obiora Ifoh, said this in a statement in Abuja on Thursday. Ifoh announced that the LP has opened “A Hall of Shame” to accommodate the names of those who have so dishonoured not only the party but the teeming number of supporters who against all odds voted them into office. He further disclosed that the party will in the coming days approach the Speaker of the House of…

A fan of the English Premier League club, Arsenal, John Ssenyonga, was fatally shot on Wednesday night while celebrating his team’s 2-0 victory over Manchester United. The incident occurred when a security guard opened fire on a large crowd of supporters jubilating at a restaurant in Lukaya town in central Uganda, about 62 miles from the capital Kampala. According to the BBC, the noise from the crowd infuriated the manager of the building who asked the guard to intervene while he switched off power at the restaurant. The move reportedly annoyed the fans who decided to make more noise at…

….’Take It Back Movement’ threatens massive demonstration A protest is set to commence on December 10 and will be led by the rights advocacy group, ‘Take It Back Movement’, alongside other activists, including Omoyele Sowore over the arrest of a human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi. According to the ‘Take It Back Movement’, the protesters will demand the release of Farotimi who was recently remanded in prison by the presiding Magistrate of the Ado-Ekiti Magistrate court, Abayomi Adeosun. The magistrate ordered his remand and adjourned the case until December 10. NEW DAILY PRIME reports that Farotimi was accused of defamation against…

Zenith Bank Plc has emerged as ‘Bank of the Year, Nigeria’ in The Banker’s Bank of the Year Awards 2024. The award was announced by The Banker Magazine, Financial Times Group, United Kingdom during the awards ceremony. The ceremony, held in London on December 4, 2024, was in recognition of the bank’s strong management, sound business model and strategy, and approach to sustainability and ESG banking practices. The Banker’s “Bank of the Year” accolade is among the most coveted and widely regarded awards in the banking industry. Often contested by the world’s leading financial institutions, the winners span across Africa,…

The European Union (EU) has made a call to the Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government to ensure the effective implementation of the provisions of the National Disability Act. In a statement released on Thursday, the EU stressed that while the Act outlines comprehensive policies and practices to accommodate and empower persons with disabilities, fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity and promotes social equity, its impact remains null without effective implementation. The EU made the call during a national dialogue held in Abuja to mark this year’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The event, themed…

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), has approved measures by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to end the harassment of travellers by government agencies at Nigeria’s international airports. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development made this known on Thursday in a post he shared on his X handle. The Minister also announced the launch of “Operation Air Clean”, an initiative aimed at eliminating corrupt practices and enhancing service delivery, among others, following a surge in passenger complaints at airports. Among the reforms for the Murtala Muhammed International Airport is the dissolution of joint…